The Wildcat
Wamsley Elementary School Newsletter - November 2021
Important Dates
November 4th - PTAC Butter Braids Delivered
November 22nd-25th - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
November 30th - PTAC Meeting at 4:15pm
From the Principal
Dear Wamsley Wildcat Families,
As November arrives this week, I am reflecting on the changing seasons and all the changes we have gone through as a wildcat family over the past couple of years. Through all that we have endured, I have found being thankful is a resource that helps put things into perspective. Now more than ever...
I Am….
Thrilled for the time we get to spend with you and your children as we are back successfully learning in person full time this year!
Hopeful for the continuing return of more normalcy like in person conferences, musicals, classroom parties, and family nights.
Appreciative of your patience through all of the challenges we have faced together and for you trusting us with your children!
Nothing short of AMAZED by the resiliency and tenacity of your children!
Keenly aware of the sacrifices you all make on behalf of your children and in support of our school!
Forever grateful for the opportunity to be part of your children’s lives!
Unwavered by the challenges we face and focused on doing all that I can to best serve your children so that we, as a wildcat team, can encourage success in every way, every day with your children.
Lucky to be part of such an amazing family! Go Wildcats!
I am THANKFUL for our wildcat community! I hope you find time to reflect and consider all you have to be grateful for both big and small. If Covid has taught us anything, it’s that there is much to be grateful for in all our lives. Enjoy your holiday time together in a couple of weeks and look for information about our upcoming events throughout this newsletter, on the marquee, and in our weekly autodialers. Thank you for sharing your children with us and for all you do to help make our school a great place! As always, call or stop in and let us know how we are doing.
Kathi Senor, Principal
Art
Music
Physical Education
This month in P.E., all students are learning exercises that are used to develop agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed. Kindergarten through second grade are learning how to balance at different levels on different body parts, and create short routines consisting of rolls and balancing stunts. Third through fifth graders are developing and refining a gymnastics sequence demonstrating smooth transitions. This unit focuses on balancing, stunts, and tumbling. It’s been amazing to see how creative the kids have been with their routines!
Preschool
Kindergarten
First Grade
October was a busy month! At the beginning of October, we traveled to Studt’s Pumpkin Patch in Grand Junction to enjoy activities like hay slides, a petting zoo, ziplines, pedal cars, and a corn maze! Each student also got to pick a pumpkin to take home. We ended the month with parent/teacher conferences, our first grade musical, and Halloween parties! It’s been wonderful having families in our school and classrooms again! A huge thank you to all of our family members who accompanied us on our field trip, attended conferences, and helped with our Halloween parties. We really appreciate you!
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
This month, the fourth graders have been working hard and reaching their goals! In math this month we have been working on our multiplication facts. Our goal in fourth grade is to know all of our facts up to 12 fluently. Thank you for continuing to practice math fact fluency games at home! In Reading, we have been learning about the human body and King Richard the III. To support your student in reading, please encourage them to read for 20 minutes a night. In Writing, we have moved on from opinion writing to explanatory writing. In Science, we are continuing to learn about sound waves. Finally, in Social Studies, we have been working on learning about the different regions in Colorado. We look forward to more learning and growth in the months to come!
Fifth Grade
Experiential Education
PTAC - Shirts for Sale!
PTAC is selling new t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, and hoodies. Congratulations to our student artists who submitted the winning designs for the shirts! Here is a link to the order form: PTAC T-shirt Order Form
From the Health Room...
Hello Wamsley Families,
I am so excited to inform you that we have been doing our annual vision and hearing screenings. If you receive a “Vision Referral'' in the mail, that indicates that your child failed their vision exam. Please make an appointment for your child to have a professional eye exam, and return the “Vision Referral” to Wamsley Elementary. If you do not receive a “Vision Referral” it means that your child passed his/her vision exam, and no further action is needed. I will contact all parents directly, if your child failed their hearing screening. Please contact your friendly Health Clerk if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s vision and/or hearing screenings.
Healthy Wishes,
Ms. Tiff
WES Health Clerk
Facts about Children’s Vision
-Vision disorders are the most prevalent disabling childhood conditions
-Visual impairment affects 5-10% of preschool age children
-Undetected vision problems affect physical ability and self-esteem
-Less than 21% of preschool-age children have their vision screened
-Vision screening, with appropriate follow-up care, is critical to the welfare of children
-80% of what a child learns is visually acquired
-Children think that their own limited vision is normal
-Vision disorders don't hurt
-Vision disorders may lead to Amblyopia
Ask your child about the “vision camera” that was used to check vision. We had so much fun! The PlusOptix was very helpful in detecting common vision problems.
What's For Lunch?
Community Veteran's Day Parade
Wamsley Elementary School
Office Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm
Email: wamsley@garfieldre2.net
Website: wamsleywildcats.net
Location: 225 East 30th Street, Rifle, CO, USA
Phone: 970-665-7950
Facebook: facebook.com/WamsleyWildcats